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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.04, 9,373.77 and 2,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.04, 9,373.77 and 2,784 is: 4,172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.04 : 9,373.77 = 2,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.04/9,373.77 = 2,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.04x = 9,373.77 × 2,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.04x = 26,096,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,096,575.68/6,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.75

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